Following the presentation of guidelines, the “Scaling of Palayamanan Technologies” project is now in its initial phase, with PhilRice Bicol, in collaboration with the DA – Regional Field Office V (DA-RFO V), beginning to validate potential sites, identify suitable locations and ensure that they meet the necessary criteria for the successful establishment of six pilot sites across the Bicol region. Palayamanan, as part of the Scaling of Rice Technologies under […]

PhilRice Bicol showcased its rice-farming innovations and services through the Rodeo Festival in Masbate City and in the 2024 Agri-Fiesta 5th Agri-Expo in Camalig, Albay. Through its RicExhibit platform, PhilRice connected with farmers and stakeholders, distributing knowledge products and promoting ICT-based tools such as the Binhing Palay and PalayCheck apps. In Region VIII, the station participated in the Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ Day at the Visayas State University’s Centennial Founding Anniversary […]

The “Scaling Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Project for Salt-Affected Rice Environments Project in Sta. Magdalena was officially launched on May 31, marked by a seed distribution, and the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by all involved parties. Following initial coordination in 2023, the project was introduced in Sta. Magdalena to bolster its food security thrusts. Most of the fields in the project area had been fallow for two […]

Farmers of San Jose, Camarines Sur voted for NSIC Rc 480 as their top preferred variety during the “Lakbay Palay at PalayTalakayan sa Binhing Palay Farm” on March 18. The variety impressed farmers with its excellent crop stand, productive tillers, and long grains. Other rainfed varieties showcased were NSIC Rc 416, Rc 472, and Rc 568 that also received positive feedback from the farmers due to their resilience to drought. […]